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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
10
Weather notes call for fair to generally fair conditions across Georgia Alabama and South Carolina with warmer temperatures in Atlanta and vicinity. Previous days were cooler and less comfortable, but the forecast today promises improved conditions revised from yesterday.
Fragmentary report describes hot humid weather in Atlanta with high temperatures around the century mark and rainfall shifting from the Midwest to New England. A humorous aside mentions a spectator who nearly forgot proper clothing while witnessing a dramatic game, prompting a quick corrective intervention.
J H Sterchi longtime Lowry National Bank employee and Confederate veteran died yesterday at his Knoxville home. Born in Lucerne Switzerland he moved to the United States as a boy and began a career in banking, later settling in Knoxville where he continued in the field.
Mr Sterwil Sterchi, longtime Lowry National Bank employee, Civil War Confederate veteran, Presbyterian church member, and Camp 188 UCV, died leaving son Varman C. Sterchi and daughters Mme Laurie Sterchi and Mrs B A Allen. Funeral Friday with pallbearers from Camp 159 UCV.
Buy diamonds now to beat rising prices and stock exhaustion. The ad promises a beautiful and extensive collection from Mai ele et Berk, urging possession as an investment or pleasure.
The final session of the Farmers Round-Up Institute at Clark University gathered about forty leading teachers from thirteen counties to discuss rural school improvements and Jeanes fund aid. Professor J A Wilson led discussions on training teachers, grading, and daily arrangements, with resolutions urging stronger school houses, better equipment, longer terms, compulsory education support, and abstinence from intoxicants.
The near beer tax revenue totaling about 237,000 dollars was released yesterday into the general fund under a bill approved by Governor Brown. State Treasurer J. Pope Brown notified depositories of the transfer, making the funds available for general state expenses. The tax had been restricted to penitentiary department expenses until legislative action released it.
Auguste Ga August 18 Pickens Wells one of the souths most famous barbecue cooks dropped dead today while preparing a cue Wells cooked the famous C. 3. Bohier barbecue once hosted by President Taft. White residents are raising funds to erect a monument in his honor and to tribute his fidelity and high character.
In Roanoke Virginia Judge W B Staples of the corporation court will rule tomorrow on Grya’s petition for a local option election here. A veto petition seeks to block the drys from advancing the contest arguing the two year rule applies. The case hinges on whether last December’s election, set aside by the court, should be counted as a valid local option vote.
Raleigh August 18. John Brinson a moonshiner who fired on officers at an illicit distillery in Pitt County last night was shot and killed by Sheriff Tucker and deputies. He was an old offender. Two others captured at the still were jailed.
A mine accident near Bessemer, in the Raimund ore Talnes area, injured Donia Keith fatally and seriously hurt Jack, Fred, and J. N. Abrams when a shot went back and an explosion occurred this morning.
In Hapeville, Marshal West Reeves faces warrants and an accusation after arresting T. D. Laws and his wife for alleged indecent conduct when Laws rested his head in his wife's lap. Laws is charged with false imprisonment. Reeves also faces counts of carrying a concealed weapon and pointing a pistol. Bonds set, hearings waived, case adjourned.
Blue Ridge Ga August 18 S8pa elalj The plan to connect Union Rabun Towns and Habun counties with a through highway topping the Louisville and Nashville at Blue Ridge and the Southern at Clayton gains momentum from two large meetings. Leaders include J A Sharp Hon John M Sohnson and A F Lashley. series of similar gatherings planned in Blairsville Morgan Town Blue Ridge and Clayton to push bond funding and a mutual convict workforce for the project.
Donald M. Bain, a longtime Atlanta figure, stands trial for the death of B. G. Williams in the superior court. The case draws wide public interest with a large juror pool and many social and business leaders involved in the proceedings.
Governor Brown named four Georgia delegates to the First National Conservation Congress in Seattle Washington August 26 to 28. Delegates are Dr A M Soule Athens F K Freeman Athena J H Longino Fairburn and John W Grant Atlanta. They are expected to attend as accredited Georgia representatives.
The National Lumber Company report shows Atlanta invested 345,874 in building materials during July, leading southern cities. Birmingham followed with 334,898 as July proved a dull month for construction overall.
D P Tooney managing editor of The Dallas Morning News and a prominent western journalist is in Atlanta for a few days visiting friends and relatives. He talks up the west and Texas and looks forward to President Taft’s visit there this year.
Twenty casks and pina cases with antelope specimens collected by Theodore Roosevelt’s South Africa expedition arrived in New York aboard the Provincia from Marseilles. The trophies, representing twenty antelope species, will be sent to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington for study and display.
Rogers Merritt, found guilty Tuesday of criminally assaulting Miss Maggie McDermott on Simpson Street June 23, was sentenced by Judge Roan to be hanged on September 24. Defense attorneys say they will appeal to the supreme court. Also noted in a separate item, Edgerton Moorehouse and Roy Engie, both 18, completed a 2000 mile Mississippi River canoe trip from Milwaukee to New Orleans in a 6-foot canoe.
Readers are urged to choose K K K Fleur as a lasting purchase option promising ongoing use. The ad positions the product as a one time buy with enduring value and satisfaction for long term customers.
Mrs Kissell told police court she had been married 35 years to Henry Kissell but separation led to his stalking her and making threats. Kissell denied harassment, admitted drinking, and faced a maximum $100 fine plus costs. he paid and claimed lodging at 61 Broad Street.
Miss Jennie Brown of Fast Point married Rufus Dorsey of Atlanta after a five year romance. Both worked with Southern Bell. The wedding took place last Thursday August 12 in Jacksonville during a vacation visit. Dorsey is linked to Mrs S A Thompson of East Point and Mrs Roan of Lovejoy. Relatives note his ties to the late Colonel Rufus T. Dorsey. The couple will reside in Atlanta.
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